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Kristen Blackmer, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

License #680109682912 years of experienceAges 19–45

Welcome, my name is Kristen and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’ve been in the field since 2014 and have worked with all ages, families, and relationships. I specialize in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, family conflicts, parenting issues, trauma and abuse. With these specialties, I utilize several different treatment modalities in my work including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), strength-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing therapy. 

I have also become more interested in postpartum/perinatal support. I feel as though the ongoing stigma, lack of support, and finding new self-identity has driven my need to also assist these new moms in their journey with their baby. This new transition into motherhood is hard, and my goal is to assist in helping to navigate through the feelings of loss of control, change of family dynamics, and valuing the importance of YOU, Mom!

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Family Systems
  • Panic Attacks
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation

Treatment approaches

  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Trauma Focused
  • Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Family Systems
  • Attachment-based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Humanistic

Communities I work with

  • Bisexual/Pansexual Allied
  • Gay Allied
  • Non-Binary Allied
  • Lesbian Allied
  • Queer Allied
  • Body Positivity
  • LGBTQIA+ Allied
  • Victim/Survivor of Abuse or Other Interpersonal Crime
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • First Responders/Law Enforcement

Education

Master of Social Work

Michigan State UniversityGraduated 2014